Policy & Science

FY2026 legislation would redefine hemp, ban products with "quantifiable" THC, and eliminate 95% of the industry. What you need to know and how to fight back.

CBG reduces anxiety 26.5% without intoxication. CBN improves sleep quality. THCA offers neuroprotection. Science-backed guide to hemp-derived cannabinoids and why legal access matters.  

Spice is a fully synthetic chemical blend with unpredictable effects. Hemp-derived cannabinoids, by contrast, start with a natural crop and can be manufactured and regulated responsibly.

For centuries, hemp has been an American agricultural staple, valued for its fiber, food, and wellness benefits. Yet because of outdated laws and fear-driven narratives, hemp was lumped into marijuana prohibition and driven out of legitimate commerce for decades. Now is the time to replace outdated fears with evidence-based policies that protect consumers and strengthen the hemp industry. Anything less simply repeats the failures of the past.

Behind every hemp policy debate are real people whose lives have been transformed by these natural products. Read five compelling stories that show why protecting hemp access matters for health, wellness, and quality of life across America.  

Hemp-derived products have transformed millions of lives, but access isn't guaranteed. Discover how AHAA membership protects your freedom of choice through powerful advocacy, exclusive benefits, and collective action that shapes hemp policy across America.